(2026) Côte Brasserie's 'house white' is made near Limoux in the Languedoc and is an unoaked blend of Vermentino (Rolle) and Grenache Blanc. It's a zippy and vivacious wine, aromatic with some pear-drop lift to peachy fruit. On the palate it continues that theme: lots of bright, juicy citrus of lime and orange, medium weight and that nod towards peach or mango exotic fruit. Balance is good here, with a spangle burst of acidity that gives an extra bump of fruity freshness to the finish.
(2026) From seaside vineyards in the Languedoc, a crisp and textured Picpoul aged on its fine lees for several months. It has tang and ocean breeze brightness, juicy apple fruit and acidity that has a sprinkle of salt over lemon and lime.
(2026) A straightforward but very enjoyable traditional method fizz, blending Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with a little Gamay. It spends 18 months on the lees, and the relatively high 10g/l dosage gives an impression of easy drinking sweetness. There's a touch of biscuit on the aroma and flavour, and plenty of ripe orchard fruit.
(2026) This Languedoc Syrah is made with traditional winemaking methods and aged six months in barrel. Dense and saturated in colour, this is a highly aromatic, dark fruited Syrah with blueberry and damson juiciness immediately suggested aromatically, along with some sweet spices. The palate confirms that richness and ripeness, the oak worn quite lightly here just as a subtle tobacco and chocolate underpinning, but it is all about the plush and mouth-filling fruit. Tannins are also ripe but do a nice job of grounding the wine, as does the blueberry tartness of the acidity.
